Berkley Lee Dennis,82, of Oak Ridge, went home to the Lord Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. Berkley served our country for 20 years in the US Air Force and two in the US Navy. He worked at ORNL where he retired from in the late 1990's. Berkley always enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, camping, and was an avid reader.
His parents, Claude & Lois Dennis; his son Michael Craig Dennis; and his step-son Randy Kirby King all preceded Berkley in death.
Berkley is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 35 years Louise Dennis; his children and their spouses, Lori (Joe) Dew of Karns, Lisa (Tommy) Henson of Knoxville, and Mark Dennis of Panama City, FL; his step children and their spouses, Jeannie (Zane) Reed of Oliver Springs, Julie King of Knoxville, and Calvin (Elizabeth) King of Knoxville; a dozen grandchildren, Bryson Henson, Haley & Hannah Dew, Amber Dennis, Chelsea, Patrick, Jonathon, & Aaron Dennis, Mark, Bryan, & Jeffery Reed, and Zachery Hammer.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Wells, of Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Hospital, for his professional service and exceptional care. The family appreciates all the thought and prayers. Visitation will be Sunday September 11, 4pm-6pm. Graveside service will be Monday, September 12 at 11am at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Thoughts and condolences can be left at www.woodhavenfh.com. Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the Dennis Family.
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